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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1933
Page
2
March scenes show ex president Hoover cheered in Chicago and sought for Senate routes. Reports say Republicans, once wary, are quietly building toward a 1936 bid against Roosevelt as Amarillo notices rally plans and charity drives to aid local youths and military trainees.
Health unit inspectors warned employers about a city ordinance requiring all food handlers to have health certificates. John Trolinger noted co operation is good but a few persist in employing unexamined workers and reminded that examinations and certificates are free. Inspectors stated the ordinance would be enforced strictly starting Friday.
London September 22 Russia demanded to export about twice the wheat allotment under the international agreement. A meeting with the Big Four exporting nations US Canada Argentina and Australia broke up without agreement as the Russian delegate left before the end. Officials called Russia a hard nut for the conferees to crack.
Washington reports indicate advisers favor a price near 12 cents a pound for government purchases while a relief program aims to buy surpluses for distribution to the needy. Roosevelt allocates 75 million dollars to raise commodity prices and expand direct relief through the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and Federal Relief Administration with safeguards to avoid market disruption. About 3.5 million relief families and crop producers would benefit from the plan.
In Leipzig Germany President Von Hindenburg’s name enters the Reichstag fire trial as witnesses reveal Marinus van der Lubbe did not initially receive a letter from Holland seeking to place Dutch lawyer Benjaminus Wilhelmus Stomps as his defense counsel. The judge asks if Lubbe received the letter. he says no then yes, and Lubbe declares he does not want Stomps as counsel.
Governor Ferguson faces legislative push to amend and re enact a law regulating horse racing and wagering. The revised bill would tax meets with fees from $100 to $2000 and empower a racing commission to license jockeys trainers and track staff amid renewed support from House members. Frank Scofield of Hillsboro chaired the drafting with state agriculture and tax officials also on the racing commission.
Dear Tack reader letters appeal for employment guidance and aid. The note appears on Tack Letters page nine seeking help in finding job opportunities.
Mrs. Ruth Atwood 30 was sentenced to five years in prison after conviction on a murder charge in the fatal beating of her husband Dallas B. Atwood of Longstreet La.
Police linked a wrecked car to fugitives Kelly Miller and Mc Miller after a Kansas City massacre. Miller boasted of shooting cops and allegedly built a concealable compact machine gun. The car held multiple license plates, gun clips, a drum magazine, and police gear including a siren and first aid kit.
Four machine gun bandits robbed Farmers State Bank of 3000 dollars in Hays Kansas, shot the president, and abducted twelve people. The hostages were later released unharmed as a large posse and National Guardsmen pursued the suspects with an airplane from Great Bend. The last report places them near Holyrood freeing Hilaria Schmidt and others.
Arrangements are being set for last year's committee to lead the 1933 Fire Prevention Week in Amarillo. The prior organization headed by John Boyce earned Amarillo a state runner up in fire prevention work. Mayor Ross D. Rogers is expected to issue a proclamation soon. Fire Prevention Week starts October 8.
John Lott former sheriff of Atascosa County surrendered to Sheriff Albert Hausser after the fatal shooting of Ed Leahy on Produce Row near the city market house. Leahy died from three gunshot wounds shortly after the incident. Leahy’s killing is linked by friends to allegations against him in the slaying of the former officer’s son Jordanton. Leahy was brother to Harry Leahy electrocuted in 1929 for murder of Dr. J H Ramsey.
Amarillo police plan for heavy traffic during Tri-State Fair Week by stocking complimentary traffic tickets for out-of-towners. The tickets outline main rules and proper turning. No one-way lanes will be designated near the fair grounds this year, police said.
Kansas City cattle and hog markets show varied prices with under tone weakness on heavier weights while sheep and lambs show small declines. New Orleans cotton opens firm then rallies on favorable Washington inflation cues with October at 9.62 and March at 10.18. New York stock letter notes choppy inflationary breezes, brief volatility, and a general uptrend by noon amid firmer grains and cotton. Insurance permit: General American Life Insurance Company of St. Louis gains Texas operation permit after acquiring Missouri State Life assets.
District Judge Edgar S. Vaught admitted post release testimony as it relates to the Urschel conspiracy. Minneapolis defendants Hagen and Frederick linked to $1,800 cashier's check and $2,840 recovered, with $197,160 still outstanding. Witnesses identified Wolk Transfer Company figures and bank details tying seven Twin Cities men to the abduction case.
Boyd Meador president of the McLean Chamber of Commerce was named a member of the Tri-State Fair Association board at an executive meeting Thursday night. McLean Day is set for Monday with the McLean band led by Robert C. Davidson to join the city delegation on the Gray County southern edge. The motorcade is due by 10 am and the band will broadcast on fair radio programs. W. E. Brogen and C. O. Green helped organize the visit to Amarillo and the Tri-State Exposition as McLean continues to support Amarillo institutions.
Amarillo legal beer sales have cut drunkenness and crime in the city. Police records show two arrests for drunkenness last Friday night. none since. Officers say home-brew dispensers are losing business and the city jail has been empty most of the week.
Amarillo enters fall with exceptionally healthy outlook as only four homes under quarantine. Dr. B. M. Primer, health unit director, said Friday few contagious diseases have been reported this year with three scarlet fever quarantines and one diphtheria case.
Miss Maurene Nisbett and Miss Dorothy Coan will present a special program for the T. Newton Hill Bible Class at the Texas Theater Sunday morning. The class starts at 9 40 with Miss Doris Shaw as pianist and C. E. Faton directing singing. Judges W. E. Gee and Dr. R. C. Snodgrass teach the class.
The Oklahoma criminal court of appeals affirmed the death sentence of Earl Quinn for the brutal slaying of Jesse Griffith and her sister Zexia, two Blackwell school teachers, in a second Enid trial last March. Also noted is a vacation notice for Dr. George Rouse and family and a world radio spending figure exceeding two trillion dollars.
An advertisement touts relief for irritated kidney and bladder with fast, visible results. It promises toxins flushed, acids neutralized, and prompt soothing comfort, addressing back and joint pain tied to kidney inactivity. Money back guarantee.
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